CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0180

First published: Mon Jul 07 2014(Updated: )

The wait_for_task function in app/controllers/application_controller.rb in Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine (CFME) before 5.2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine<=5.2.4
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine=5.2
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine=5.2.1
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine=5.2.1.6
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine=5.2.2
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine=5.2.3
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine=5.2.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0180?

    CVE-2014-0180 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause severe CPU consumption and an infinite loop.

  • How does CVE-2014-0180 affect Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine?

    CVE-2014-0180 allows remote attackers to exploit the wait_for_task function in Red Hat CloudForms, leading to potential denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0180?

    To remediate CVE-2014-0180, upgrade your Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine to version 5.2.4.2 or later.

  • Which versions of Red Hat CloudForms are affected by CVE-2014-0180?

    CVE-2014-0180 affects Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine versions up to and including 5.2.4.

  • Can CVE-2014-0180 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0180 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

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